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Generous renters dip deep to help homeless youngsters

Generous renters dip deep to help homeless youngsters

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Kind-hearted mydeposits customers have donated more than £66,000 of interest earned on their deposits to the Centrepoint charity.

New rules on standards as Renters’ Rights Bill published

New rules on standards as Renters’ Rights Bill published

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The Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has been published and could be introduced as soon as spring next year. James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer and founder of the digital compliance platform Safe2 explores what the Bill proposes when it comes to safety and standards in your rental home

Landlords urged to offer more tenant-friendly technology

Landlords urged to offer more tenant-friendly technology

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Nearly three-quarters of UK tenants (73%) who aren’t using digital tools in their rental properties would like to give them a try.

Edinburgh landlords win legal challenge over suspensions

Edinburgh landlords win legal challenge over suspensions

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Short-term let landlords in Edinburgh have won a third successful challenge against the council’s licensing scheme.

Think Digital: Proptech to come under the microscope at NRLA Conference

Think Digital: Proptech to come under the microscope at NRLA Conference

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With one eye on the horizon the NRLA is always looking for ways to streamline the lettings process, making it quicker and easier for landlords and tenants. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2, looks forward to the association’s 2024

Renters' Rights Bill due back in Commons next month

Renters' Rights Bill due back in Commons next month

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The Renters’ Rights Bill returns to the Commons for its second reading next month, as the new government fast-tracks its shake up of the PRS.

Landlord fined for failing to improve cold and mouldy home

Landlord fined for failing to improve cold and mouldy home

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A rogue landlord who persistently ignored requests to carry out improvement works on her property has been ordered to pay £2,400.

TECH: Platform delivers insights to ease property-buying process

TECH: Platform delivers insights to ease property-buying process

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Landlords are being encouraged to trial a tech tool that gives them new insights to make property buying less risky.

North-South rental gap is smallest in a decade

North-South rental gap is smallest in a decade

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The gap between rents in the North and South of England has closed to its smallest level since 2013.

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TV star named 'best speaker' during landlord show awards

TV star named 'best speaker' during landlord show awards

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TV star and Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has been named seminar speaker of the year, fighting off competition from 38 other candidates.

'Game changer' heat pump installation service for landlords launches

'Game changer' heat pump installation service for landlords launches

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Home energy installation company BOXT aims to revolutionise the way heating systems are installed in private rented homes.

Landlords and agents slam Scots stamp duty hike

Landlords and agents slam Scots stamp duty hike

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Landlords and agents have slammed the Scottish government’s decision to increase the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) under Land and Buildings Transaction Tax from 6% to 8%.

Labour to make landlords renew EPCs more often

Labour to make landlords renew EPCs more often

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Proposed changes to Energy Performance of Buildings regulations mean private landlords in England and Wales would have to get EPCs more frequently.

Tax hike prompts buying and selling rush among portfolio landlords

Tax hike prompts buying and selling rush among portfolio landlords

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Landlords buying up property portfolios have helped non-residential property sales reach a new high this year as investors seek to capitalise on the existing tax rate, ahead of stamp duty changes.

Report reveals shock gap between Chinese and UK student rents

Report reveals shock gap between Chinese and UK student rents

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Wealthy Chinese students are paying £66 a week or 42% more in rent than their British counterparts, according to the latest StuRents annual report.

Will councils begin selling off empty landlord properties?

Will councils begin selling off empty landlord properties?

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A property expert has voiced concerns that councils won’t have the resources to implement the government’s new high street auctions initiative.

'Lackadaisical' landlord to repay tenants £10,538

'Lackadaisical' landlord to repay tenants £10,538

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A landlord in London has been ordered to repay three of his tenants £10,538 after they applied successfully for a rent repayment order (RRO).

How to tackle damp and mould as the mercury falls

How to tackle damp and mould as the mercury falls

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Damp and mould can affect your rental properties at any time of year; but issues are much more likely to occur in colder months.

False Statements By Tenants

False Statements By Tenants

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Ending a residential tenancy on the ground of "false statement by the tenant "The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 makes provision for the possession of residential properties let under Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies.However

Bed & Breakfast Business

Bed & Breakfast Business

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Running a Successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Guest HouseRunning a successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Business from the comfort of your own home has many advantages and rewards as far as being self employed is concerned:</

Taking in a Lodger

Taking in a Lodger

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Taking in a LodgerIf you're considering taking a lodger there are some important things to think about first. Most of its common sense, but its a good idea plan carefully and get things right.[list type='3'] <ul <li Taking in Lodgers is a good way to earn extr

Section 8 Notices

Section 8 Notices

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Obtaining Possession Using Section 8 NoticesThis article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property using the Section 8 procedure.Section 8 is a breach of contract court procedure.There are 17 grounds for possession listed in the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 199

Get Notice Dates Right

Get Notice Dates Right

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How do I Ensure Notice Dates are Correct?Landlords and letting agents, at various times during a tenancy, may need to serve legal notices on their tenants.It is vital that not only do you complete and serve the notice in such as way that it is valid, but that you can

Section 21 Notices

Section 21 Notices

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Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as re